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Airbus A350-1000 now suitable for 480 Passengers
A350-1000 has been cleared by EASA for an increase in maximum accommodation to 480 seats (previously 440 seats).
According to Flight global the European Union Aviation Safety Agency has also given type certification for the A319neo powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines.
Modifications necessary for the 480-seat version: 10-abreast layout and modified exits on all 4 pairs of doors. According to EASA, possible configurations for this A350-1000 version: up to 120-124 seats in the forward cabin, 170-180 seats in the central cabin, 180-190 seats in the aft cabin. As per EASA, if the maximum seating exceeds 400, the number of cabin crew members required increases to 9, and a 3rd cabin crew must be stationed at each installed pair of Type-A+ exits. Airbus has used these modified exits to also increase the maximum accommodation of the A330-900 to 460 seats.
Following EASA’s type certification for A319neo with CFM International Leap-1A engines given in late 2018, now it has approved type certification for PW1100G-powered A319neos. According to Airbus, it flew around 240 hours across 90 sorties to certificate the Pratt-powered variant since the first flight on 25 April. Since certification in July, two ACJ319neo corporate jets have been delivered. Airbus, which has firm orders for 36 A319neos, will begin deliveries to airlines in 2020.
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As per the EASA reports An aircraft must be able to be evacuated within 90 seconds in an emergency. That is why airlines cannot install infinite seats: a maximum number of passengers has been set for each type. EASA now allows 480 passengers in the A350-1000. By using ‘Type A +’ outputs, Airbus was previously able to increase the maximum capacity of the A330-900 to 460 passengers. The Filipino company Cebu Pacific will actually put so many seats in the A330-900, in an all-Economy configuration with a 3-3-3 setup. As far as we know, only price-fighter French Bee wants to put 480 passengers in an A350-1000. But now that there is that possibility, the aircraft also becomes a more attractive option for airlines that are still looking for a successor to their Airbus A380s, Boeing 747s or 777s. For example, Air France could in the future replace its Boeing 777-300ERs with 468 seats used for popular holiday destinations with A350-1000s with the same number of seats. This requires a tight 3-4-3 configuration in Economy Class.
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How is Bangkok Airways now weighing passengers before boarding?
Bangkok Airways is the most recent airline that asks customers to walk on a scale before boarding. The development was announced by the airlines on their Facebook page on September 14. According to the notification, the weight check survey will occur between September 15 and October 31, 2023.
https://www.facebook.com/FlyBangkokAir/posts/687409406754053?ref=embed_post
Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited is now a member of the Watchers Club, joining the ranks of other airlines. In order to precisely calculate the total weight of people and their accompanying carry-on luggage, the airline attempts to use standardized average weight data.
The company will formally certify that the data will be kept private and will be employed solely to enhance the information on the typical average weight.
A positive response from customers is what the company is hoping for. A standard weights survey must be carried out in accordance with the international civil aviation standard regarding the use of standard passenger and baggage weights for weight and balance calculation purposes in order to ensure the safety and effectiveness of a flight and to confirm that the actual weight does not exceed the maximum take-off weight limitation.
Before boarding a plane, passengers are weighed, and Bangkok Airways is not the first airline to do this. Korean Air has been performing passenger weight checks at airports from September. Air New Zealand conducted a similar study earlier this year.
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Norse Atlantic Airways Partners with WebCargo by Freightos
Norse Atlantic Airways and WebCargo by Freightos, the top air cargo booking platform, today announced substantial cooperation to provide the European-based carrier’s capacity from the largest European Union cities for quick eBooking and payment on WebCargo.
For technology, perishables, and other shipments, Norse Atlantic will soon enable real-time booking for WebCargo’s thousands of forwarders on its flights to and from Europe to seven destinations in the US, including Los Angeles International. It is important to remember that Norse Atlantic operates out of Miami International, the entryway to South America, for forwarders making reservations to Latin America.
Norse intends to establish capacity later this year between London and Barbados and Jamaica as well as between Oslo and Thailand, substantially extending WebCargo’s reach in Asia and the Caribbean.
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Norse Atlantic only flies Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which have a number of cutting-edge green features like 25% reduced CO2 emissions and 50% quieter operation than the aircraft of the previous generation still in service with several major airlines worldwide.
Freight forwarders looking to book capacity on Norse Atlantic Airways, visit https://www.webcargo.co/book-air-cargo-with-norse-atlantic-airways/
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Air India Cabin Crew Set To Get New Uniforms Designed by Manish Malhotra
A report claims that Air India may modify the attire for its female cabin crew members. The flight attendants of the airline have been wearing sarees for 60 years. However, this could be altered by November, when a more modern look could be implemented.
For the new clothing, the female attendants will wear churidars, and the male attendants will wear suits. According to the report, renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra would create the uniform. He declined to comment on the same due to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
A second airline executive made a suggestion that sarees might still be an option for uniforms. According to the source, among the suggestions made for consideration were ready-to-wear sarees that mimic traditional ones without requiring complicated draping.
According to reports, the new uniforms will resemble Air India’s rich red, aubergine, and gold color scheme. Additionally, Vistara may use the same uniforms after the merger.
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The new appearance of Air India would be unveiled following the delivery of the brand-new Airbus A350 aircraft, according to CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson. In October or November, that is anticipated to occur. However, Air India hasn’t yet released a formal statement on this topic.
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